Center for Medical Innovation

Center for Medical Innovation Empowering innovators to revolutionize health care.

We’re taking the CMI Bench to Bedside competition to the next level. 🌄 Applications for Bench to Bedside APEX are offici...
05/07/2026

We’re taking the CMI Bench to Bedside competition to the next level. 🌄 Applications for Bench to Bedside APEX are officially OPEN!

B2B APEX is all about helping new MedTech ventures win. We’re opening the door to student innovators and recent grads from around the world and surrounding them with people and resources that help move ideas forward.

This isn’t just about pitching. It’s about mentorship, learning, community, and real support to turn strong ideas into viable medical technologies, with finalist teams advancing to a high-energy finale and competing for funding, incubator space, scholarships, and more! We’re invested in helping you climb to the top. 🧗

If that sounds like something you want to be part of, head to the website to check out the full guidelines and apply! 👉 https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/center-for-medical-innovation/programs/bench-to-bedside-apex

Behind every medical breakthrough are the people who refused to give up.CMI exists to make that journey easier by provid...
05/06/2026

Behind every medical breakthrough are the people who refused to give up.

CMI exists to make that journey easier by providing advanced spaces for surgical training events, startup incubation, prototyping, and expert guidance all under one roof.

😷🩻🩺 Learn more about how we support innovators and the future of MedTech: https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/center-for-medical-innovation/about -we-serve

Thank you, BioHive! 🎉We are honored to receive the Best of BioHive 2026 Ecosystem Excellence Award. The CMI ecosystem br...
05/04/2026

Thank you, BioHive! 🎉

We are honored to receive the Best of BioHive 2026 Ecosystem Excellence Award. The CMI ecosystem brings together clinicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, industry partners, and students to turn innovative ideas into real world solutions. We are committed to improving health care by supporting every stage of medical device development, from prototyping and training to market launch.

The team had a wonderful time celebrating at this fantastic gala! Congratulations to all the winners. We love this community. ❤️

04/23/2026

What happens when clinicians, founders, students, and industry partners collide in one space?

Real solutions.
Real impact.
Real progress for patient care.

From advanced device training and startup incubation to clinician led solutions and student innovation—CMI is built to move you forward.

📽️▶️ Step inside the Center for Medical Innovation, and visit our website to explore what’s possible.

https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/center-for-medical-innovation

🚀 Health care innovation in Utah is taking off!University of Utah Health and CMI have officially dedicated the James LeV...
04/17/2026

🚀 Health care innovation in Utah is taking off!

University of Utah Health and CMI have officially dedicated the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation. This is a new, state of the art hub designed to bring clinicians, engineers, and industry partners together to accelerate medical device development, research, and hands on training.

This industry-leading space strengthens Utah’s growing MedTech ecosystem, helping to move life-saving ideas from concept to patient care faster than ever.

👉 Read the full announcement and learn what this means for the future of health care innovation: https://healthcare.utah.edu/press-releases/2026/04/university-of-utah-health-dedicates-james-levoy-sorenson-center-medical

A huge moment for medical innovation at the University of Utah! 🎉This week’s dedication of the James LeVoy Sorenson Cent...
04/16/2026

A huge moment for medical innovation at the University of Utah! 🎉

This week’s dedication of the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation was filled with excitement, inspiration, and a shared vision for transforming patient care through collaboration and creativity. From the energy in the room to the unforgettable robotic ribbon-cutting, the ceremony marked a powerful new chapter for clinicians, engineers, entrepreneurs, and learners coming together under one roof.

We are deeply grateful to the Sorenson family, our generous donors, and the many supporters whose belief in innovation made this first-of-its-kind space possible. Your commitment is fueling discoveries that will improve lives for generations to come.

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.deseret.com/lifestyle/2026/04/14/university-utah-center-medical-innovation-bob-carter-james-sorenson/
📸 Photo credit: Deseret News

What an incredible night! 🎉 CMI's 16th Annual Bench to Bedside Competition Night was packed with energy, creativity, and...
04/15/2026

What an incredible night! 🎉 CMI's 16th Annual Bench to Bedside Competition Night was packed with energy, creativity, and standout ideas at the new James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation. Huge thanks to the many professionals who judged the competition and the student leadership team for putting on a fantastic event.

Shoutout to the talented student teams who competed and presented impressive MedTech innovations with real potential to improve lives. And a big congratulations to the winning teams for an amazing accomplishment! 👏

Check out our press release to see the full list of winners and learn more about the innovations showcased. 👉 https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/news/2026/04/automated-patient-repositioning-system-wins-2026-cmi-bench-bedside-competition

Innovation

⏳ Just one week to go! Bench to Bedside Competition Night 2026 is almost here. Don’t forget, this event also serves as a...
04/06/2026

⏳ Just one week to go! Bench to Bedside Competition Night 2026 is almost here. Don’t forget, this event also serves as a public open house for the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation. Invite your colleagues, cheer on student teams, and tour our amazing new facility!

We’re deeply grateful to our B2B sponsors whose generous support makes this experience possible. Your investment helps students gain real‑world MedTech experience while accelerating innovations that advance patient care.

We can’t wait to welcome the community and celebrate what’s possible when education, industry, and innovation come together. 🎉🥽

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cmi-bench-to-bedside-competition-night-2026-tickets-1406457615589?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

💡 Innovation takes more than an idea.CMI's services and programs help you move from concept to commercialization with co...
03/26/2026

💡 Innovation takes more than an idea.

CMI's services and programs help you move from concept to commercialization with confidence, from regulatory consulting to clinical immersion and engineering support.

Connect with our experts 👉 https://utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tULw8kBIBq3BiK

📢 Exciting update for our   Competition on April 13!The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the U...
03/19/2026

📢 Exciting update for our Competition on April 13!

The award-winning Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah's David Eccles School of Business will be awarding scholarships to the finalist and winners of the 2026 Bench to Bedside competition. The grand prize winners will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship and finalists a $2,500 scholarship to enroll for fall 2026. The scholarships are contingent on admission and other restrictions.

The MBC program combines a startup accelerator with a graduate business degree to help founders grow their companies through applied curriculum, one-on-one mentorship, marketing support, and access to grants and other resources. Learn more about the MBC program and apply here: https://eccles.utah.edu/mbc

Thank you, MBC and David Eccles School of Business!

Join us as student innovators from the The University of Utah and beyond showcase breakthrough solutions to real health ...
03/16/2026

Join us as student innovators from the The University of Utah and beyond showcase breakthrough solutions to real health care challenges!

This year, we’re hosting Competition Night at the new James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation. This exciting event is also the perfect opportunity to open our doors to the community for an open house you won’t forget. 🎉

Meet the teams, explore the new building, connect with industry leaders, and celebrate nearly $100,000 in awards supporting the next wave of medical innovation.

📅 April 13, 6–9pm
📍 15 S Mario Capecchi Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84113

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cmi-bench-to-bedside-competition-night-2026-tickets-1406457615589?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

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15 S Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT
84113

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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